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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,178.07, 39,266.93 and 10,595.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,178.07, 39,266.93 and 10,595.47 is: 15,893.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,178.07 : 39,266.93 = 10,595.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,178.07/39,266.93 = 10,595.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,178.07x = 39,266.93 × 10,595.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,178.07x = 416,051,650.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,051,650.49/26,178.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,893.14

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